wistful
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It was a wistful and exciting moment, a rite of passage for many privileged middle-class parents around this time of year.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
All media this week rang with Ted Turner’s achievements, and if you lived through his rise, the sound of his name brought a wistful smile.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The folks at the retirement party were glad that he would finally get some well-deserved downtime, but they were also wistful.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The first single, Days We Left Behind, premiered on BBC Radio Merseyside, and finds the singer in a wistful, nostalgic mood.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Obinze looked up and saw that she was talking to her son but she was watching him, with something wistful in her eyes.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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